I've been having fun watching some older college softball games. One below is UCLA vs. Cal in the 2003 WCWS. I've watched others from this era with Natasha Watley, Jessica Mendoza, etc.
I'm not going to poison the jury with my opinions. More interested in yours.
How good is the quality you see in this game compared to today?
How well were Natasha Watley and Jessica Mendoza playing the game in their college years relative to today's players? Cat Osterman and Monica Abbott are the best ever, but is it because they've continued to get better? Were they dealing better stuff at age 19-20 than some of the best in recent years?
I'm not going to poison the jury with my opinions. More interested in yours.
How good is the quality you see in this game compared to today?
How well were Natasha Watley and Jessica Mendoza playing the game in their college years relative to today's players? Cat Osterman and Monica Abbott are the best ever, but is it because they've continued to get better? Were they dealing better stuff at age 19-20 than some of the best in recent years?